Unisaw 1963 #2: Ready for Paint

Here are some pics of the saw after days of hand wire brushing, power wire brushing, hand and power sanding, scotch bright cleaning and degreasing. With a shot of the base for a reminder of how bad it was. I have not gotten up the gusto to start working on the base yet. So far I have determined that the switch will need to be replaced and repositioned, the motor and arbor bearings amazingly seem in good shape no strange sounds or wobbles. The hand-wheel is just in bad shape this is how it looks after 3 days in the anti rust liquid. I’ll be spending some time with it today

RedMac…...I have been using the Sherwin Williams direct to metal paint. Oil based with a very high solids and nice industrial paint. Application can be either brush/roller or spray. I opted to spray with an HVLP system and the results are very good.

If you want a close match to the original Delta color the Rustoleum smoke grey in rattle cans is nice. The only problem with the rattle can is the coverage. The spray cans give a very light coat and multiple coats are needed for adequate protection. I have used both but prefer the Sherwin Williams.

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Well I did not get to the prep work today. Worked on the other saw’s motor. I will be using spray cans but I have to mask off all of the clear metal areas first. I’m going to be using Rustoleum for color but not delta grey. I worked on Navy ships for to long to still appreciate grey.